[Electronics-Talk] Air fryer/oven

[carcione at access.net]

If I can get what I want--bake, broil, reheat and air-fry--in a fairly inexpensive unit, that would be how I would go.  I don't really need fancy recipes and all that jazz.
I see a Black & Decker air fryer/toaster oven that has knobs to set function and time.  
Does anyone know about appliances like that that are accessible, without having to use an app.  Or that use an app, but are basically simple?

I've been cooking for ages, and I know how to make the things I like, and I don't want a lot of extras.
Tracy

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From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2026 12:00 PM
To: Haylie Gallacher via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Gerald Levy <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Air fryer/oven


As long as the unit is rated for 1500 watts or less, a standard, 3 prong outlet should be okay.  Note that some Brava units are rated as high as
1800 watts, which would probably require a separate outlet to prevent current overload.  And also keep in mind that Brava smart cookers  are expensive, with some models costing as much as $2000.  There are cheaper units on the market from other brands that are probably comparable, but regardless of cost, they all appear to have touchscreen keypads and none that I have come across has tactile keys, although a few models do have voice command capability, so be sure that the unit you choose is reasonably accessible.


Gerald


On 3/22/2026 11:39 AM, Haylie Gallacher via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> You really should be fine depending on when where you live was built, 
> but your kitchen is required to have GFI outlets, and here is what 
> Brava states.
>
>  * Connect to a properly grounded three-prong ground-fault current
>    interruption (GFCI) outlet
>
>
> I have had zero issues with mine being connected to a kitchen outlet.
>
> Haylie
>
>
>
>
> On 3/22/2026 8:59 AM, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>> My microwave is getting old and won't last forever.  I'm thinking of 
>> replacing it with one of the air fryers that can also bake, but I'd 
>> also like something that can reheat leftovers or heat up tea that's 
>> gotten cold.
>> My counter space is limited, so I don't really want both a microwave 
>> and an air fryer.
>>
>> Can anyone recommend an appliance like what I'm looking for?  I 
>> looked at the Brava oven that Jonathan talked about on Access On, but 
>> it says it needs a "dedicated circuit".  I guess that's like the 
>> circuit for my stove, and would require an electrician, and 
>> electricians around here don't much want to bother with piddly little 
>> household jobs like that.
>>
>> Tracy
>>
>>
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